Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy

Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy,For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy

Chinese Name : 正气活命散

Drug Formulation

Large Aconite Root 1 liang, Agastache Leaf 1 liang, Pinellia 1 liang, Clove 1 liang, Loquat Leaf 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Magnolia Bark 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark half a liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 fen of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take while still slightly warm; no specific time restrictions.

Decoction for Revitalizing Vital Energy,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 14.,For lower abdominal distension due to deficiency, upward rebellion of vital energy, cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and inability to retain food.

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